Schedule

Xcelerate - Fueling Ideas. Accelerating Dreams

Xcelerate is a Shark Tank-style schedule designed to bring together venture capitalists (VCs), angel investors, and startups led by students and professionals. This dynamic platform provides an opportunity for budding entrepreneurs to pitch their innovative ideas, seek mentorship, and secure potential investments from seasoned investors. The schedule fosters collaboration, inspires creativity, and promotes entrepreneurial spirit among participants.

Schedule
  • Round 1: Submission of Pitch Deck (via Unstop)
  • Participants must submit a detailed pitch deck of their idea in the form of a PowerPoint presentation (PPT). Submitting a combination of a PPT and a video explaining the concept is optional but encouraged for a better understanding of the idea.

    Start: 27 Jan 25, 03:30 PM IST
    End: 10 Feb 25, 12:00 PM IST

  • Round 2: Live Pitch at E-Summit
  • Selected teams will present their ideas at XIM University’s E-Summit, gaining exposure to investors, experts, and peers.

    Start: 16 Feb 25, 09:00 AM IST
    End: 17 Feb 25, 10:00 PM IST

Prizes&

Perks
  • Funding opportunities from VCs and angel investors
  • Exclusive 1:1 mentorship sessions with seasoned entrepreneurs and investors
  • Certificates of participation for all shortlisted teams
Eligibility

This schedule is open to students, professionals, and aspiring entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds who aim to make an impact with their innovative ideas.

BrandStorm

A unique marketing cum pitching competition for industry enthusiasts to showcase their innovation and presentation skills. Participants will engage in rounds that test their critical thinking, creativity, and ability to design compelling marketing strategies for brands. It would be followed by a short pitch where the participants will get a chance to present their product and marketing strategy.

Stages & Timeline
  • Round 1: Online Qualifier Round (via Unstop)
  • Participants will receive a brand approximately 72 hours before the submission deadline. Teams are required to create and submit a detailed marketing strategy, including visual/creative elements (posters, videos, etc.) along with a brief description of their approach. Submission Format: PDF (Max 5 MB)

    Hints and Tips: Follow ecell_ximuniversity on Instagram for exclusive hints to aid your strategy creation!
    Start: 27 Jan 25, 04:00 PM
    End: 07 Feb 25, 11:59 PM

  • Round 2: Offline Final Round
  • Finalist teams will be invited to the new campus of XIM University Bhubaneswar for an exciting offline round as part of the E-Summit. Details of this round will be revealed post-Round 1 to maintain suspense!

    Start: 16 Feb 25, 09:30 AM
    End: 17 Feb 25, 10:30 PM

Prizes&

Perks
  • Cash prizes for the top 3 participants/teams
  • Certificates for all participants
Eligibility

Open to students and marketing enthusiasts from diverse backgrounds eager to test their skills in strategy design and pitching.

CaseLab - The Business Case Study Competition

A competition where participants will analyze real world business scenarios and propose innovative solutions. This schedule aims to test critical thinking, problem-solving, and presentation skills. Teams will tackle complex case studies, presenting their insights and strategies to a panel of judges comprising industry experts and faculty members.

Stages & Timeline
  • Round 1: Online Quiz
  • Participants will take an online quiz designed to test their business knowledge, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Top-performing teams will qualify for the next round.
    Start: 01 Feb 25, 12:00 PM IST
    End: 03 Feb 25, 12:30 PM IST

  • Round 2: Executive Summary Submission (via Unstop)
  • Shortlisted teams will analyze a provided case study and submit an executive summary along with a supporting PowerPoint presentation (PPT). This round assesses the clarity, innovation, and feasibility of proposed solutions. Selected teams will advance to the final round.

    Start: 04 Feb 25, 12:30 PM IST
    End: 08 Feb 25, 11:59 PM IST

  • Round 3: Final Round (Offline)
  • Finalist teams will be invited to XIM University during the E-Summit to present their findings to a panel of judges. Each presentation will be followed by a Q&A session.

    Start: 16 Feb 25, 09:00 AM IST
    End: 17 Feb 25, 10:30 PM IST

Prizes&

Perks
  • Sponsored learning trip for top performers.
  • Certificates for all participants.
  • Networking opportunities with industry professionals and Mentorship.
Panel of Judges

Industry leaders, consultants, and esteemed faculty members.

Turnaround Titans - The Business Revival Challenge

A competition where participants will analyze real world business scenarios and propose innovative solutions. This schedule aims to test critical thinking, problem-solving, and presentation skills. Teams will tackle complex case studies, presenting their insights and strategies to a panel of judges comprising industry experts and faculty members.

Stages & Timeline
  • Round 1: Preliminary Round - Case Analysis
  • In the first round, teams will analyze a case scenario involving a struggling company. Participants are required to identify the company’s critical challenges and propose high-level revival strategies. Submissions will include a 2-3 slide presentation and a one-page executive summary that clearly outlines the problems and proposed solutions. Teams will be evaluated based on the depth of problem identification, creativity, feasibility of solutions, and the clarity of their submissions. The top-performing teams will advance to the final round.

    Start: 01 Feb 25, 12:00 PM ISTT
    End: 04 Feb 25, 11:59 PM IST

  • Final Round – Revival Plan and Live Pitch
  • In the final round, shortlisted teams will develop a detailed revival plan addressing operational, financial, and marketing strategies for the case provided. Teams will prepare an 8-10 slide presentation to outline their strategies and pitch their plan live to a panel of judges. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A session, where teams will defend their ideas and respond to questions from the judges. The final evaluation will focus on the innovation and practicality of the revival plan, the quality of the presentation, and the team’s ability to handle the Q&A effectively. Winners will be announced based on their overall performance in this round.

    Start: 16 Feb 25, 09:00 AM IST
    End: 17 Feb 25, 10:30 PM IST

Guidelines

  • External resources are permitted, provided they are properly cited.
  • Professionalism is expected throughout the competition.
Eligibility

Open to students and professionals from any domain who are ready to apply teamwork, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

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